 In 1956 the on the north side of Locust Street were acquired and later the Elementary School was located on this property.Armona Union Academy (thanks to the support of the constituent Seventh-day Adventist Churches, school Alumni, and community members) has operated continuously through many challenges including fires in 1935 and 1998.As the years passed, buildings were constructed to meet the needs, including the elementary complex, the industrial arts complex, and the gymnasium.